Greenpeace eases opposition to nuclear a bit November 5, 2009
Posted by cleanidahoenergy in environmentalists, renewable energy, reprocessing.Tags: environmentalists, Greenpeace, nuclear power
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Few organizations have been as stridently anti-nuclear as Greenpeace. They’ve taken credit for scuttling nuclear plants (and doing nothing as coal took their place) and made opposition to nuclear energy a near-religious experience. However, with concerns about global warming and the growing realization that only nuclear can provide abundant, low-cost, always-on energy that society needs, even Greenpeace is holding back on the criticism.
In October, Greenpeace ran an advertisement in the Times of London about climate change and for the first time, there was no explicit policy against nuclear power. Instead there were stipulations for any new fossil power plants to come with CO2 abatement and for renewables to make up 15% of all energy. The ad promoted “low-carbon” energy but did not rule anything in or out of that.
Greenpeace UK’s executive director John Sauven adopted the same language in an open letter to British politicians which said: “If we don’t change the politics and take real action here and internationally we will lose our chance to save the climate… So far bold action has been trumped by short term interests.” Greenpeace UK executive director Stephen Tindale welcomed the change in its stance as a “positive step.”
Tindale, who ran Greenpeace from 2000 to 2005, is one of four prominent British environmentalists who are now lobbying in favor of nuclear power. Tindale reversed his opinions on nuclear power earlier this year to support it as a bridging technology to a time when renewables can take the major role in power generation.
Uranium is one of the most plentiful minerals in the Earth and we could power civilization for hundreds or even thousands of years with it, especially if the US reprocessed spent fuel like other nations, so we see it as a fairly permanent technology. Indeed, given the intermittency and unpredictability of renewables, we have no other choice if we are to sustain civilization as we know it.
“Only nuclear power can now halt global warming,” said James Lovelock, creator the Gaia theory, which regards the Earth and its abundant life as a kind of “organism.” We look forward to Greenpeace further moderating its stance along with other forward-thinking environmentalists, and taking a more all-of-the-above approach.
Moving forward on multiple locations October 30, 2009
Posted by cleanidahoenergy in AEHI, Payette County, rural nuclear.Tags: AEHI, local process, nuclear power, Payette County
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Press Release
9:15 AM EDT
Oct. 30, 2009
AEHI expects Idaho nuclear site approval soon and seeks new states to build more plants to address “Global Warming”
Boise, Idaho, October 30, 2009 Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTC: AEHI.PK): AEHI projects at least one of their Idaho nuclear sites will receive local approval early in the first quarter of 2010. The approval will trigger investments predominantly from international sources for the plant site.
In addition to the Colorado site, the company is seeking other states that have indicated interest in an advanced reactor including Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Nevada and Utah.
Don Gillispie, AEHI CEO and a 45 year nuclear industry veteran said, The EPA recently projected 180 new nuclear reactors would be needed to significantly reduce US emissions and meet energy needs by 2050. However, they did not consider that most of the nation’s 104 nuclear reactors would be past their useful life. Therefore, almost 300 new reactors would actually be needed while only 30 or so are planned. If the large regulated utilities are not going to help with this challenge by replacing their coal plants with clean nuclear, we certainly are willing and actively seeking new sites and investors to help address this critical problem. If we build electric cars to reduce emissions, but our utilities continue to build carbon power plants like coal and natural gas we have gained nothing environmentally.”
About Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (www.alternateenergyholdings.com)
Alternate Energy Holdings develops and markets innovative clean energy sources. The company is the nation’s only publicly traded independent nuclear power plant developer willing to build power plants in non-nuclear states. Other projects include, Energy Neutral which removes energy demands from homes and businesses (www.energyneutralinc.com), Colorado Energy Park (nuclear and solar generation), and International Reactors, which assists developing countries with nuclear reactors for power generation, production of potable water and other suitable applications. Also, AEHI China, headquartered In Beijing, develops joint ventures to produce nuclear plant components and consults on nuclear power.
Safe Harbor Statement: This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Sections 27A & 21E of the amended Securities and Exchange Acts of 1933-34, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Although AEHI believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these statements included in this press release will prove accurate.
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A good editorial to share October 21, 2009
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I came across this editorial from the Pueblo Chieftian. It is worth a read. When so much of the media is anti-nuke and ill-informed, it is refreshing to read something from people who get it.
Pressing forward in Idaho October 20, 2009
Posted by cleanidahoenergy in AEHI, Payette County, President Obama.Tags: AEHI, nuclear power, Payette County
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Press Release 9:15 AM EDT
AEHI Submits Application for New Idaho Nuclear Plant Site
Boise, Idaho, October 20, 2009 – Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTC: AEHI.PK): AEHI submitted a Comprehensive Plan amendment application in Payette County, Idaho for the development of a nuclear power generating facility on approximately 5,100 acres of land. This is a key step to developing an additional nuclear site in Idaho. Our Elmore County rezone application is still in process. During this period other Idaho communities and groups began to learn of the significant economic benefits an advanced nuclear plant brings to areas particularly rural communities. Some US communities have issued statements to the press inviting nuclear developers and several states have even offered tax incentives.
Don Gillispie, AEHI Chairman and CEO said, “We believe President Obama’s recent pro-nuclear remarks not only reflect the nation’s, but the world’s view that nuclear power is the key to addressing Climate Change. His remarks align him with the world’s other economic powers and the UN’s consensus on how to address Climate Change. While renewable energy has almost universal support, many now realize it can only provide about one-third of the nation’s electricity when fully deployed due to intermittent reliability. A clean, highly reliable, base load power source like nuclear is also needed to stabilize our electric grids, keep electricity costs low and replace carbon sources that are harming our environment.”
About Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (www.alternateenergyholdings.com)
Alternate Energy Holdings develops and markets innovative clean energy sources. The company is the nation’s only publicly traded independent nuclear power plant developer willing to build power plants in non-nuclear states. Other projects include, Energy Neutral which removes energy demands from homes and businesses (www.energyneutralinc.com), Colorado Energy Park (nuclear and solar generation), and International Reactors, which assists developing countries with nuclear reactors for power generation, production of potable water and other suitable applications. Also, AEHI China, headquartered In Beijing, develops joint ventures to produce nuclear plant components and consults on nuclear power.
Safe Harbor Statement: This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Sections 27A & 21E of the amended Securities and Exchange Acts of 1933-34, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Although AEHI believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these statements included in this press release will prove accurate.
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Nuclear power – a thumbnail sketch October 9, 2009
Posted by cleanidahoenergy in AEHI, reprocessing.Tags: AEHI, emissions-free energy, nuclear power, renewable energy, reprocessing, water conservation, water efficiency
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We recently produced this one-page handout for public meetings. While there’s a growing appreciation for the role nuclear power plays in creating carbon-free energy, there are still a lot of myths out there and handouts like this will help set the record straight. To see it at full-size, you may click and drag it to your desktop or save it to a folder.
One-page handout with facts about nuclear power.
Colorado, land of progress September 28, 2009
Posted by cleanidahoenergy in AEHI, Colorado, coal power, economic benefits.Tags: AEHI, coal power, Colorado, investors
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Keeping our investors and the public updated is an important duty of ours. This news release is available on www.alternateenergyholdings.com as well
NEWS RELEASE
9:15 am ET
September 28, 2009
AEHI prepares to launch Colorado nuclear-solar power plant site
Boise, Idaho, September 28, 2009 – Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTC: AEHI.PK): AEHI executives visited Colorado last week to meet with a number of key county and state leaders to ascertain the support for a combination nuclear and solar power plant in Pueblo County. The trip also included a review of the property by a nuclear site expert to determine suitability.
Colorado currently does not have an operating nuclear plant but has a strong commitment to clean energy sources to address Climate Change using renewables, but base load power is primarily provided by coal plants. Therefore, the state is a prime candidate for nuclear to replace the aging coal plants to fully support their commitment to addressing Climate Change.
AEHI CEO, Don Gillispie, said, ” We were very encouraged by the supportive remarks from businessmen, labor leaders, politicians and members of the state’s administration. They clearly understand that nuclear plants not only create clean power necessary to help with environmental challenges, but low cost, reliable energy to stabilize the electric grid while creating thousands of high paying jobs.”
About Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (www.alternateenergyholdings.com)
Alternate Energy Holdings develops and markets innovative clean energy sources. The company is the nation’s only independent nuclear power plant developer willing to build power plants in non-nuclear states. Other projects include, Energy Neutral which removes energy demands from homes and businesses (www.energyneutralinc.com), Idaho Energy Complex (nuclear and biofuels generation) and International Reactors, which assists developing countries with nuclear reactors for power generation, production of potable water and other suitable applications. Also, AEHI China develops joint ventures to produce nuclear plant components among other things for export.
“Safe Harbor” Statement: This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Sections 27A & 21E of the amended Securities and Exchange Acts of 1933-34, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Although AEHI believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these statements included in this press release will prove accurate.
US Investor Relations:
208-939-9311
Promising signs from Korea September 23, 2009
Posted by cleanidahoenergy in AEHI, Colorado, Energy policy, Korean reactors, nuclear industry, reactor types.Tags: AEHI, Colorado Energy Park, Energy policy, Korean reactors, nuclear power
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I am currently travelling in Colorado but I wanted to update followers on some initiatives we have going. Alternate Energy Holdings Inc. is nearing a deal to bring the first Korean advanced reactor to the US for the Idaho nuclear project. This is an excellent design based on Combustion Engineering and Westinghouse designs first developed in the US. Also, the Koreans are some of best reactor operators in the world. This reactor will allow AEHI to produce the lowest cost power of any proposed US power plant including combined cycle gas, wind, solar, geothermal and clean coal. It will also stimulate investment money from Korea into our Idaho nuclear project. The MOU will be publicly announced in the near future.
Letter to investors September 11, 2009
Posted by cleanidahoenergy in AEHI, China, Chinese nuclear energy, Elmore County, Investment news, economic benefits, international, nuclear industry.Tags: AEHI, AEHI stock, China, Elmore County, Idaho, local process, nuclear power, nuclear reactors, rural nuclear, stockholders
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I sent a letter to investors recently. Keeping people informed about our company, its goals and status is an important to us.
September 9, 2009
Dear AEHI Stockholder,
First, let me thank you so much for your investment in AEHI. The company has several nuclear projects underway including our lead site in Idaho, as well as Colorado, a desalination reactor in Mexico and a Tar Sands reactor in Canada to remove trapped oil.
We also formed Energy Neutral, Inc last year to install wind, solar and geothermal heat pumps on homes and offices to eliminate energy bills. Currently, we plan to build our first energy free model home starting the first of October to demonstrate we can construct buildings with no power bills at essentially the same price as those with energy bills. This will help launch our first energy neutral subdivision. The Energy Neutral Trade Mark name is pending as well.
The Idaho reactor, Idaho Energy Complex, is in the process of seeking local approval and we expect it by year’s end. After the Elmore County site approval was delayed due to process problems, we began looking at other sites and now have three additional Idaho counties who are extremely interested in having our plant. A little competition is always healthy. In addition, we are reviewing state lands for potential sites. After two years of educating Idaho citizens along with support from the national media and key state leaders, we have no doubt that an approved site will happen in Idaho soon and we will be adding staff locally to accommodate. We have a funding commitment from Source Capital for the site.
In July, we opened an office in Beijing, China with some investors as AEHI China to facilitate joint ventures for nuclear components among other things and large institutional investors. With the support of the Chinese government nuclear officials, we have several companies who are interested in working with us. I now travel to China every couple of months to facilitate these deals. Also, we are in the process of negotiating on the price to bring the Korean advanced reactor, APR 1400, to the US. This reactor will be lower than the cost of the other reactors currently in the US market making us more than competitive with any new source of electricity in the country. As a backup, we have begun to talk with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries about their advanced reactor as well. Further, we have a large energy trust that is willing to loan us up to $5 billion for the plant construction phase.
Lastly, in lieu of going on the London Plus Exchange as mentioned in my last letter, we are starting the process for our first public stock offering (IPO) for later this year and a move to the American Stock Exchange. This will open the stock up to institutional and more international investors by the first quarter of 2010 allowing us to leave the penny stock category.
As you can see there is plenty of positive news in the making, we will publicly announce this information as it unfolds. If you would like some more AEHI stock or have qualified investor friends, the price is at its lowest from the company at 5 cents per share with no broker fee or volume limit like in the market. This offer will end October 31 when we file for our public offering. We doubt this price will ever be available again. Also, if you have an unrestricted investment 401K or any IRA you can transfer funds to AEHI stock as well.
Just send an e-mail to invest@aehipower.com or call 208-939-9311for more information and PPM, or you can just mail a check to AEHI if an existing investor. If you are an investor you can add to your holdings for as little as $1000 or any amount above that minimum. New investors need to review the PPM.
Again, thanks for your support as we try to help the country with jobs and clean, low cost energy that will also assist us with energy independence.
Best regards,
Don Gillispie
We need a domestic supply of medical isotopes September 10, 2009
Posted by cleanidahoenergy in AEHI, medical isotopes.Tags: AEHI, medical isotopes, nuclear reactors
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This is recent news release we sent out. Surprisingly, we have no domestic source for these lifesaving isotopes and our plant hopes to meet future demand.
Idaho nuclear plant would help meet demand for medical isotopes
Current shortage highlights need for domestic source of nuclear medical materials
September 8, 2009
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A critical worldwide shortage of nuclear materials has forced some doctors to forgo lifesaving imaging tests for cancer – underscoring the need for more nuclear reactors, according to a company proposing to build a nuclear power plant in Idaho.
“Nuclear power is known as the safest, cleanest form of emission-free baseload energy, but nuclear plants also produce isotopes used in medical procedures,” said Don Gillispie, president and CEO of Alternate Energy Holdings Inc. “The shortage of isotopes – like the shortage of energy – shows we have taken nuclear power for granted for too long.”
According to Reuters, “The Society of Nuclear Medicine said 91 percent of 375 members including doctors and nuclear medicine technicians at hospitals across the nation reported … they had been affected by the shortage, with 60 percent postponing procedures and 31 percent canceling some.” (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154059.php)
Five aging reactors in Belgium, Canada, France, the Netherlands and South Africa produce molybdenum 99, which decays to technetium 99m, which is used in about 80 percent of nuclear medical scans. A nuclear reactor in Ontario, Canada shut down in late 2007 and will remain shut down until late 2009. The reactor produces about 40 percent of the world’s molybdenum 99. The one-month summer maintenance closing of the Netherlands reactor was expected to make matters worse. Molybdenum 99 has a half-life of 67 hours, so it cannot be stockpiled.
Dr. Peter Conti at the University of Southern California said “a prolonged shortage could threaten clinical trials for cancer drugs because patients may not be able to get needed scans on schedule, forcing them to drop out.” He also said doctors at USC are performing only the most urgent tests, typically for heart scans, that tests to check if cancer has spread to bones “have gone by the wayside” and that some cancer patients will be switched to more expensive positron emission tomography scans, known as PET scans, although Medicare doesn’t cover PET scans.
Gillispie said his proposed reactor would install the specialized equipment needed to extract medical isotopes.
“The U.S. has 104 reactors and it is surprising we do not have our own domestic source of lifesaving nuclear isotopes,” Gillispie said. “Our proposed reactor is too far off to help the current emergency, but with only a handful of aging reactors producing these isotopes, the problem will only continue to grow.”
In other AEHI news, on June 5, the company announced it signed an agreement with Source Capital Group Inc. to raise money for the project. The funds will cover land, water rights and engineering services to obtain Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval to construct and operate an advanced nuclear plant in Elmore County, Idaho, estimated to total some $70 million. Every company that has undertaken the NRC application process has successfully completed it and received a construction/operation license.
The Elmore County Commission in April heard more than four hours of testimony in favor of AEHI’s request to rezone land for the plant, with over 500 supporters packing the hearing room.
About Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (www.alternateenergyholdings.com)
Alternate Energy Holdings develops and markets innovative clean energy sources. Current projects include the Idaho Energy Complex (an advanced nuclear plant and bio-fuel generation facility, energy-neutral home and business technology (www.energyneutralinc.com), Colorado Energy Park and International Reactors, Inc., which assists developing countries with nuclear reactors for power generation, production of potable water and other suitable applications.
“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Sections 27A & 21E of the amended Securities and Exchange Acts of 1933-34,which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Although AEHI believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these statements included in this press release will prove accurate.
US Investor Relations:
208-939-9311
